ajzepp Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I saw it on a normal screen -- and it was still fantastic. I'm over the 3D thing. I think some of the sequences would look cool in 3D (they gave me vertigo in 2D so I imagine that's even more so in 3D). But that's me. I think you'll dig either way you see it. I'm leaning toward 2D...I don't mind paying the extra money if the 3D experience is really something special, but I don't often feel that way at all. Looks like the critics are on board with Apes, and it was just certified fresh by rotten tomatoes...looking forward to this one
Mark Vader Posted August 9, 2011 Author Posted August 9, 2011 I'm leaning toward 2D...I don't mind paying the extra money if the 3D experience is really something special, but I don't often feel that way at all. Looks like the critics are on board with Apes, and it was just certified fresh by rotten tomatoes...looking forward to this one Go with 2D, it was good in that format. If you can find a giant screen, like I did, that's even better.
Astrojanitor Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Do you guys recommend seeing Apes in 3D? I wouldn't recommend seeing anything in 3D. That new Apes movie is incredible. I have honestly not really dug anything I have seen all year. The new Apes film broke that dry spell
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Apes was great except for Freida Pinto. She's pretty and all, but I think a cardboard cutout of the actress would have done an equal acting job.
CowgirlsFan Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I saw it on a normal screen -- and it was still fantastic. I'm over the 3D thing. I think some of the sequences would look cool in 3D (they gave me vertigo in 2D so I imagine that's even more so in 3D). But that's me. I think you'll dig either way you see it. I got vertigo seeing the trailer for "Spider Man" in 3D!!!
ajzepp Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I got vertigo seeing the trailer for "Spider Man" in 3D!!! lol, me too...I thought that was actually a pretty neat sequence. So far pretty much unanimous support for Apes, and also the 2D version...sounds like I have a plan! Thanks for the feedback, guys. Mark: I am lucky to have some really nice theaters nearby, and hopefully Apes will be showing in the "big house", so it should be a nice experience. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one.
shrader Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 I had no interest in Apes, but the reviews and the posts here are beginning to sway me. Maybe this weekend.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 No viewers of Conan? Bummer. Was thinking of possibly seeing it this weekend.
Realist Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 No viewers of Conan? Bummer. Was thinking of possibly seeing it this weekend. Don't think it starts until the 19th. Unless there were advanced screenings already.
CowgirlsFan Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I had no interest in Apes, but the reviews and the posts here are beginning to sway me. Maybe this weekend. Me too!! Maybe Wednesday afternoon.
CosmicBills Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 I had no interest in Apes, but the reviews and the posts here are beginning to sway me. Maybe this weekend. See it with no expectations. It's worth a viewing. I had no interest in seeing it as well, was dragged to it and wound up digging it.
swede316 Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 See it with no expectations. It's worth a viewing. I had no interest in seeing it as well, was dragged to it and wound up digging it. Was a good flick..The bridge scene was a bit ummmm...Other than that...pretty good.
Doc Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 See it with no expectations. It's worth a viewing. I had no interest in seeing it as well, was dragged to it and wound up digging it. Same here. A buddy wanted to go to a 10:30 PM showing on Saturday so I said what the heck. Decent movie. But I agree that Pinto's acting was pretty poor.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Don't think it starts until the 19th. Unless there were advanced screenings already. Epic reading FAIL on me. Again Mah bad.
shrader Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 See it with no expectations. It's worth a viewing. I had no interest in seeing it as well, was dragged to it and wound up digging it. My only expectation will be that I will be annoyed by James Franco. He really bugs me for some reason.
ajzepp Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 My only expectation will be that I will be annoyed by James Franco. He really bugs me for some reason. He kinda did me, too....until I saw 127 hrs.
Mark Vader Posted August 10, 2011 Author Posted August 10, 2011 Apes was great except for Freida Pinto. She's pretty and all, but I think a cardboard cutout of the actress would have done an equal acting job. Yes I really do not know why Pinto was in this movie, she's a talented young actor, but her character didn't really do much. Franco was decent, Lithgow was good, Cox was his usual bad guy self & Felton was good. Too bad that Pinto wasn't given more of a chance to stand out, but she is great to look at.
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 There is plenty of comedy this month too: Jesse Eisenberg stars in "30 Minutes or Less". Two fledgling criminals kidnap pizza delivery guy Nick, strap a bomb to his chest, and inform him that he has mere hours to rob a bank. As the clock ticks, Nick, with the help of his ex-best friend, Chet, deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship. Also starring Danny McBride, Nick Swardson & Aziz Ansari. It's pretty offensive that they are making a comedy film about a real-life event where someone was killed: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wells_(bank_robber)
ajzepp Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Too bad that Pinto wasn't given more of a chance to stand out, but she is great to look at. I agree, she's not a great actress by any means. But wow, she is stunningly beautiful.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 It's pretty offensive that they are making a comedy film about a real-life event where someone was killed: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wells_(bank_robber) Just read the wiki article. Mr. Wells may not have known he'd be carrying a real bomb, but he was implicit in planning the bank robbery, so the result isn't what you'd call heartwrenching. I say joke away!
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